Apparently, Tesla dropped the key fob “to eliminate the e-waste.” The buyers of the Tesla Model S and Model X would still be able to have a key fob for their cars, should they choose so.

Tesla is no longer including key fobs as standard on the Tesla Model S and X. The cost-cutting move came into effect on July 1.

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So, they made an app that can do exactly that. Called Stats: For Model S/X/3/Y, this clever piece of software transforms your Apple Watch into a Tesla car key.

The Verge reports that Tesla previously required drivers who rely on the NFC card (as opposed to a key fob) to unlock their cars to place the card between the front seats to shift it into gear.